3 Position the cradle on the mounting surface.
4 Fasten it using four #8 washers and four #8-32 self-locking nuts.
Caution: Do not install a VCD5500 Vehicle Cradle on or near an air bag cover plate or within an
aerobic zone. Also, do not install it in a location that affects vehicle safety or driveability.
Power Connection
Please read all of the following instructions before beginning.
Warning: A properly trained technician must perform the power connection. Improper connection can
damage your vehicle, cradle or MC67. Refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for instructions for removing
power.
To connect the cradle to power:
Caution: When setting up connection for this cradle, only use the power input cable, part number
25-61987-01R or 25-128974-01R.
Procedure:
1 Locate the vehicle power source.
Note: The ideal location for connecting the vehicle cradle power input cable would be an accessory
output in your vehicle’s fuse panel. The vehicle cradle should be added to a circuit with a maximum
load capacity for the cradle and the original circuit. Refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for
identification of the circuit. If a fused output is not available, the vehicle cradle must be installed with
the provided in-line fuse holder and UL Listed 5A fuse. The fuse protects the vehicle from an electrical
short on the power line to the cradle.
To use the cradle to charge the MC67 and spare battery, when the vehicle’s ignition is off, connect the
cradle to unswitched power.
2 Route the power input cable from the cradle’s power port to the connection point for the vehicle’s power source.
Caution: The means of routing and securing the power input cable from the cradle through to the
vehicle power source is extremely important. Hazards associated with improper wiring can be severe.
To avoid unintentional contact between the wire and any sharp edges, provide the cable with proper
bushings and clamping where it passes through openings. If the wire is subjected to sharp surfaces and
excess engine vibration, the wiring harness insulation can wear away, causing a short between the bare
wire and chassis. This can start a fire.
To avoid any mishaps, all wiring should be routed away from moving parts, high temperature areas and
any contaminants.
3 When using the supplied in-line fuse holder (which must be used if not connecting to vehicle’s fuse panel):
a Ensure the fuse holder contains a 5A UL Listed slow-blow fuse.
b Splice the fuse holder to the end of the red V+ wire, as shown above. Make the distance from the fuse to the
power connection point as short as possible.
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